Nearly a dozen soldiers took to state television and said they were overturning the presidential election and called for calm among the population. Photos/AFP
30 August,2023 01:35 PM IST | Editor
Pope Francis expressed hope Sunday for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger following the military coup in the West African nation (Pics/AFP)
21 August,2023 11:11 AM IST | ronak mastakar
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US State Department Matthew Miller said that Acting Secretary Victoria Nuland met with leaders of the junta in Niger, making it clear that there would be consequences if they didn't return to the diplomatic path (Pics/AFP)
09 August,2023 11:32 AM IST | ronak mastakar
Niger's mutinous soldiers closed the country's airspace and accused foreign powers of preparing an attack, as the junta defied a deadline to reinstate the ousted president. State television announced the move Sunday night, hours before the deadline set by West African regional bloc ECOWAS, which has warned of using military force if the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum isn't returned to power. All pictures: AFP
08 August,2023 11:27 AM IST | Editor
Niger edged closer to conflict after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deadline threatening military intervention expired on Sunday (Pics/AFP)
07 August,2023 11:06 AM IST | ronak mastakar
Niger's new military ruler lashed out at neighbouring countries and the international community in a nationally-televised speech on Wednesday night, and called on the population to be ready to defend the nation (Pics/AFP)
03 August,2023 11:53 AM IST | ronak mastakar
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Imposing economic and travel sanctions on the Niger military coup leaders on Sunday, the West African nations have threatened to use force if country's President Mohamed Bazoum is not reinstated within a week (Pics/AFP)
31 July,2023 10:52 AM IST | ronak mastakarADVERTISEMENT
